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Is 500mg amoxicillin 2x/day for 10 days enough to treat strep throat in an adult?

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Pretty standard rx: Strep is well known to be susceptible to the penicillin family of drugs.This is a common and effective adult dosing.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 8/13/2017

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